Author: Iguana Surf

While Imperial may be the national beer of Costa Rica, microbrews and artisanal beers are on the rise in this tiny Central American country. Over the weekend of October 15th and 16th, Costa Rica held it’s forth annual Oktober Beer Fest. Home to over 40 microbreweries Costa Rica is being the hottest country in Latin…

There’s a new wave hitting the travel scene and it’s that of the adventure seekers. Sure, for some people sitting by a pool all day sipping cocktails with tiny umbrellas will do it, but for others vacations are turning into a chance to explore the world and get moving. So many people spend the majority…

Costa Rica is known as a backpackers’ paradise but it’s also a great place for a family vacation. Taking your kids to Costa Rica is like taking them to giant playground where the parents can play, too! A family vacation to Costa Rica can be as relaxing or as adventure-packed as you like, but the…

It’s tricky to find the time and money to take a vacation and even trickier when you’ve got a family. Buying one plane ticket can be costly enough, but if you have to buy 4 or 5, suddenly it can seem like a family vacation is never going to happen. And it’s hard to get…

The holidays are a great time to get away from the stresses of everyday life. The kids have a break from school, and parents can take time off as most offices are closed for part of the holidays anyways. Taking the whole family on a trip can be a great bonding experience and it’s a…

You only get married once, (hopefully) which means you only get one honeymoon so the big question is where do you spend your first vacation as man and wife? The answer is simple, Costa Rica. Costa Rica is the perfect honeymoon destination and this list of why is a long one. For starters, Costa Rica…

One year from now Costa Rica will host its first ever Ironman Competition. The event, which will be held at Playa del Coco in the Guanacaste Province will give contestants the chance to earn one of 35 qualify spots for the world championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee in May of 2017. Hosting the world’s most recognizable…

Packing for a trip can always be a bit tricky. You’re going to a new place, you don’t know quite what to expect and so you aren’t entirely sure what to bring. Undoubtedly, you end up with several items you never use, at home or during your trip, and wishing that you had brought certain…